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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.78, 316.72 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.78, 316.72 and 167.60 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.78 : 316.72 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.78/316.72 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.78x = 316.72 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.78x = 53,082.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082.27/229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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